Why shouldn't triple warmer 5 and pericardium 6 be stimulated at the same time?

Answer 1

TW 5 and CX 6 (pericardium 6) are both junction points, (Luo points or Passage points). These balance energy between related meridians (yin/yang) within the same Element (from 5 Elements Theory). If one has excess energy, and the other is deficient, you stimulate the Luo point of the DEFICIENT meridian, to draw energy to it, balancing the 2 meridians (husband/wife relationship). You only stimulate the luo point of the deficient meridian, NOT BOTH. Example, if CX (pericardium) is deficient, and TW is in excess, stimulate CX 6 (which can be achieved by simple holding 2 fingers on the point on each side). If the situation is reversed, you can stimulate TW 5, though there may be another Yin meridian to stimulate which will balance the 5 Elements, including these 2 meridians of the Fire Element.